Michael Meru

Orthodontist

Personal Biography

Dr. Meru has been practicing dentistry since 2009. In his spare time, he loves to hang out with his wife and two girls, snowboard, mountain bike, canyoneer, and take road trips to California to surf with his brothers. He also enjoys photography and his work can be found at his blog: www.hukesnow.com.

Residency

Orthodontics, Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California; Los Angeles, CA

Specialty Certificate

Orthodontics

DDS

Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California; Los Angeles, CA

MS

Craniofacial Biology, Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California; Los Angeles, CA

BS

Public relations, Brigham Young University; Provo, UT

Quotes

“I take pride in giving each of my patients the smile of their dreams, and I always work hand and hand with the patients and family to ensure that everyone is ecstatic with the result once the braces are removed.”

Professional Association

American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association

Volunteer Experience

Executive director of the Student Professionalism and Ethics Association, contributing editor for the Journal of the American College of Dentists (ACD), board of trustees member for the ACD

Awards

• University of Southern California – Order of Areté - The highest honor awarded by USC to graduate-level students.
• California Dental Association Community Leadership Award
• The Robert E. Cruse Memorial Award - Award given by the graduating class to the student who most inspires them
• Omicron Kappu Upsilon Robert Wallin Memorial Scholarship for Leadership
• California Dental Association Foundation Scholarship for Leadership

Connect

*Regular value of at least $290. In absence of gum (periodontal) disease. New patients only. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Coupon must be presented at appointment. Limit 1 per patient. Subject to insurance restrictions; cannot be applied to insurance co-payments. Not valid for appointments with pediatric dentist.

†Regular value of $70. New patients only. Subject to insurance restrictions. At dentist discretion based on clinical need. Coupon must be presented at appointment. Limit 1 per patient. Cannot be applied to insurance co-payments or deductible. Not valid for appointments with pediatric dentist.

‡‡$100 off dental treatment when patient donates $20 to the indicated charity: water campaign. Maximum discount of $100. Not valid on previous or ongoing treatment. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Limit 1 per patient. Excludes cleaning, exam, Digital X-rays, root planing and scaling and/or periodontal maintenance. Subject to insurance restrictions; cannot be applied to insurance co-payments or deductible. AZ, CO, ID, NM Delta Dental members: valid toward cosmetic dentistry only. Not valid for appointments with pediatric dentist, orthodontist, periodontist, endodontist or oral surgeon. No cash redemption value. If full value is not redeemed, no credit value. Appointment must be booked prior to 7/31/2017.